Mechanical Designer

About the role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Designer looking to join a leading company in the electrical manufacturing industry? Based in our Edinburgh modern manufacturing facility, Mayfield is seeking a full-time Mechanical Designer to transform our clients' complex specifications and standards into user-friendly, world-class solutions. This role will focus on new and enhancing existing products for the Mayfield brand in our New Product Development.

We are working on an exciting range of projects for clients in the following industries:

• Renewable Energy
• Infrastructure
• Power Generation & Transmission
• Water & Wastewater
• Mining
• Heavy Industry
• Minerals & Metals Processing
• Oil & Gas

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop new products from concept through to production, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company needs.
• Manage prototyping, testing, and validation processes to ensure products meet functional and performance expectations.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and specifications using SolidWorks, ensuring precision in manufacturing processes.
• Learn and understand Mayfield's design and construction methods to deliver designs that conform to Mayfield's standard practices.
• Proactively learn and understand the basis of electrical design, to be able to develop accurate 3D designs as early as possible during a project's timeline
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of Mayfield designs
• Work with the New Product Development Lead and Production Manager to review and refine work practices to bring improved efficiencies in design, construction methods and materials usage
• Work to automate repetitive design tasks by using innovative solutions and developing customized design tools in 3D CAD programs and spreadsheets
• Liaise proactively with Switchboard Designers to understand their requirements and create appropriate documentation and models to suit
• Review opportunities for improvements and suggestions relating to assigned products
• Work with and assist others in the engineering/design team in a collaborative and professional manner as required.
• Utilise inputs provided by switchboard designers, along with independent experience and research, to generate compliant CAD and Solidworks 3D models and 2D fabrication and assembly drawings for LV/MV switchboards, sheet metal enclosures.
• Maintain sheet metal parts and sub-assemblies' library for respective product lines under the PDM system.
• Liaise with switchboard designers and fabrication workshop to optimise designs and cost of operations.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary + super
• Permanent full-time role
• Flexible start and finish times for work-life balance
• Annual salary reviews
• Convenient Northern Suburbs location with free car parking options
• Work with a friendly and talented team of designers, engineers, project and production teams
• An inclusive, respectful and supportive team environment that enables our employees to thrive
• Free access to wellbeing support with our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What we're looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in 3D SolidWorks sheet metal design.
• Strong SolidWorks sheet metal design knowledge and strong sheet metal fabrication knowledge.
• Familiarity with electrical products used in switchboards and their installation/wiring methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a technical context.
• Proven ability to work towards and achieve milestones and deadlines.
• Innovative, with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of quickly adjusting to new tasks in response to shifting company priorities.

About us

At Mayfield, we are proudly Australian owned & operated since 1936 and pride ourselves on adding value through innovation and collaboration. This approach, combined with our commitment to our people and partners, allows us to be leaders in the design and manufacture of one of a kind and modular switchboard, control systems and transportable substation solutions to meet safety and reliability demands of critical electrical infrastructure across the nation.

Our values proudly focus on safety, partnerships, people, innovation, integrity, quality and community. We celebrate diversity, provide an inclusive working environment with great team culture, and we care about the wellbeing of our people.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Designer we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity now.